Executive Seduction

But? But what? This was no time for buts, not when Corri was so willing to let him have his wicked way with her before her common sense came back around.

He lowered his head and angled his body away. “I have an appointment in less than an hour to discuss your show.”

Corri felt as if she’d been dowsed by a bucket of ice water. Okay, slightly cool water. The heat still hadn’t quite dissipated, even if her job had horned in on the moment. “Shouldn’t I be there at the meeting?”

Aidan held out his hand and helped her down from the counter. “Let me take care of this, Corri.”

He reeled her back into his arms and slid one hand over her hip before subtly brushing his fingertips across her belly. “And someday soon, I plan to take care of your other needs, too.”

“I suppose it could be worse, Aidan.”

Freed Allen’s monotone was starting to grate on Aidan’s nerves. “Corri’s going to survive this. In fact, she’ll probably come out of it more popular than before.”

“You could definitely say that,” Parker Hampton added. “I got a call from a friend at the cable network. It’s rumored they’re going to make Corri an offer after the first of the year.”

Nothing Aidan didn’t already know. Her agent had said as much to him at a cocktail party the week before, even if a firm deal wasn’t in place, and Corri hadn’t been apprised of the possibility. As much as he despised the thought of her leaving the studio, that opportunity rarely came along in the business, and it would be wrong to keep Corri from realizing her potential.

“Did the cable channel see her last show?” Freed asked.

“Yeah, and from what I understand, they don’t care,” Parker said. “But that’s the cable mantra. If it’s controversial, then go for it.”

Aidan’s self-interest kept intruding, in spite of his attempts to halt it. “It’s not a done deal, so let’s move on.”

“But if it does go through, that means we would have to let her out of her contract,” Freed said. “We’ll have to take a look at that.”

Aidan’s mood was quickly deteriorating. “We’re not going to do anything yet. And what’s been said in this room goes no further until we have confirmation.”

Parker raised his hands, palms first. “I’m not going to say a word.”

“Nor will I,” Freed added.

Aidan tossed his pen aside and leaned back in his chair. “Unless anyone has anything else to add, this meeting’s over.”

Freed stood first. “I only have one more thing to say. We’re letting Corinna slide this time, but if she pulls another stunt like the last one, then she’s gone.”

Aidan gave him a hard look. “That’s my decision to make, not yours.” Unfortunately, he couldn’t guarantee Corri wouldn’t have another episode like the last, particularly if someone did something to anger her. Which meant he needed to proceed with caution.